i7 processor for pro tools 9

[isabelrich]

Is is important to follow avid specified system requirements? I mean avid specifies branded worksations for pro tools 9 and would turn out to be too expensive. Avid specs are

HP Z800 Workstation
12 core: Dual Xeon Six-Core "Westmere"
8 core: Dual Xeon Quad-Core "Nehalem"
HP Z400 Workstation
6 core: Xeon Six-Core "Westmere"
4 core: Xeon Quad-Core "Nehalem"
HP Z200 Workstation Intel Xeon or Core i5
Dell Precision T7500 Tower Workstation
Dell Precision T5500 Tower Workstation
Dell Precision T3500 Tower Workstation
HP xw8600 Workstation
HP xw4600 Workstation

Is it ok to use a custom built i7 configuration for Pro tools 9

 

[Myriad_Rocker]

Those are recommended configurations. You can try other configurations at your own risk. Research to see if your components will work.

 

[bdenton]

May I suggest you check this site: Avid Audio Forums - Powered by vBulletin

You'll find a tremendous amount of good information regarding working configurations...

 

[isabelrich]

Thanks a lot. there are quite a few posts on PC configs over there.